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Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," by clarifying that no person shall make excess contributions to candidates through another political committee and by revising the form of notice that the Board of Ethics shall provide of the contribution limits, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
February 10, 2011
Sponsors
CTCouncilmember Tasco

Full Bill

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 20-1000. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.

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§ 20-1002. Contribution Limitations.

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (6), no individual shall make total contributions per calendar year, including contributions made to or through one or more political committees, of more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to a candidate for City elective office.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (6), no person, other than individuals who are covered under § 20-1002(1), and no political committee shall make total contributions per calendar year

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including contributions made to or through one or more political committees,

of more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to a candidate for City elective office.

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§ 20-1007. Required Notice of Contribution Limits.

(1) [The Board of Ethics shall, at least every six months, arrange for the publication in the three newspapers with the largest circulation in the City and in such other newspapers as the Board shall determine, of a notice setting forth the contribution limits set forth in this Chapter, together with a plain English explanation of the provisions of this Chapter and the penalties and remedies for violations. Such notice shall also appear at all times on the City's official website.]

The Board of Ethics shall display on its website a notice setting forth the contribution limits set forth in this Chapter, together with a plain English explanation of the provisions of this Chapter and the penalties and remedies for violations.

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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

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    Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    PASSED

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    Pass17 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
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    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Anna Cibotti VernaYes
    Bill GreenYes
    Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    Donna Reed MillerYes
    Frank J. DiCiccoYes
    Frank RizzoYes
    Jack KellyYes
    James F. KenneyYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Joan L. KrajewskiYes
    Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
    Marian B. TascoYes
    W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes
    William K. GreenleeYes

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    Council ActionCITY COUNCIL

    READ

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  2. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember Tasco that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCommittee of the Whole
    ProceduralCommittee of the Whole

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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  4. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember Tasco that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried unanimously.

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